Mykonos – An introduction to brilliant moments: A travel guide
Lying in the heart of Aegean Sea the island of Mykonos has all the ingredients and qualities that attract tourists from all over the world. Famous for clean sand beaches, unimaginable windmills, and crazy night parties, this Greek island hides many secrets that are definitely worth to be revealed. Mykonos being one of the most popular islands, it will be our privilege to guide you past the legends and myths of Chora and beyond onto the sandy beaches of its neighboring islands.
1: Chora, A Nocturnal Symphony
Start your Mykonos experience in Chora, Mykonos’ mesmerizing capital offering vibrant night life supported by white buildings and typical, warm Mykonos alleys. Discover the romantic area called “Little Venice” with its bars and night clubs located directly at the water front in order to have an unforgettable night. Come to feel the local colour in the network of the narrow streets, visit the Kato Myli windmills and Old Port as take a tour through the cultural heart of Chora.
During night, Chora lights up, embraces people with the sound of music and laughter and offers them to share the atmosphere of the local nightlife. Whether in one of the cool and stylish cocktail bars, or at a zippy club, this is a city that never sleeps. Cruise through the Skandinavian Bar into the dancing session powered by international DJs till the break of dawn. Or walk along the water, as in this fairy tale you will become a part of this wonderful city’s nights.
2: EXPLORED IN MYKONIAN CHURCHES – AN ARCHITECTURAL BALLET
About churches and chapels of Mykonos to feel once again the touch of the unique architects. Awe inspiring is the Paraportiani Church, one of the oldest and most significant Cycladic churches which is actually five churches interlocked in a marvellous symmetry. Visit the Panagia Tourliani Monastery located in Ano Mera and enjoy seeing the detailed façade that stands for the church’s important history of the island. Delight in the unbroken charm the architectural dance of Mykonos as showcased in its churches that are tales of faith and heritage in stone.
The churches in Mkyonos are not only sites that signify architectural brilliance, but also spiritual landmarks with history in the culture of the region. Enter these spiritual havens and see their fabulous domes and dwarves of vivid paintings and glistening icons. From those who aim to find a quiet and serene place to contemplate to those who are impressed with the architecture of these mystic structures, churches of Mykonos are bound to touch ones’ heart and soul.
3: Mykonian Beaches – Sun-Soaked Revelry
Mykonos comes alive at the spectacular beaches that are as golden as the sun that smooths off the sea. Experience the lively parties of both the Paradise Beach and the Super Paradise Beach and dance till the break of dawn at the famous Tropicana and Cavo Paradiso. If one is looking for a quite vacation, travel to the east side of the island and find such paradises like Kalafatis or Agia Anna. Party animals and adventurous ones would love Mykonos beaches to the bit, and for those seeking to have the best quiet and relaxing time, there is no better place to be!.
The beaches of Mykonos are not just the places where there are comfortable to bask and swim in the sea – it’s rather active places where a lot of things happen. Bars/coffee shops, restaurants, water activities such as bungee jumping, surfing or swimming, and yoga classes are also available as some of the attractions. During the night the beach parties start, with music, disc jockeys and some colourful fire dancers to keep the party going all night. Another feature worth cherishing – Mykonos’ beaches for some reason are much more service-oriented even for late night receptions or to sip a cocktail on the shore.
4: Delos A travel through time
Since it is history and mythology, why not take the characters on a journey to the famous historical site of Delos Island, which is nearby. Walk through dusty trails and alleys driving through this World Heritage site in search of the history of the civilization that once was. Being one of the most famous historical and cultural sites of the ancient world and with so much history behind, Delos is a place, which is interesting to visit for real history lovers and true connoisseurs of the ancient culture.
Although Delos is one of Greece’s small islands, it is now actually open as an archaeological site and attraction where every building is a landmark and every artifact has a tale to tell. Begin at the terrace of the lions and end at the House of Dionysus; that says it all about the fact that there are innumerable archeological landmarks to visit on this island. So with competent guide to explain to the numerous archeological and historical features on Delos Island, you are bound to have better appreciation of this wonder of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5: Island-Hopping Adventures
Make your holiday memorable with day excursions to neighboring islands of Naxos, Syros, and Ikaria, each possessing their own dendrites to the isle of Mykonos. Discover the shores of the sand and the castles of the Middle Ages in Naxos and the genuine Greek atmosphere in Syros, enjoy the spectacular and calm nature of Ikaria.
Naxos: Nature’s Embrace
Just a short ferry boat ride from Mykonos and one will find themselves in the largest and clad in green of all Cyclades, Naxos. It is popular for the sandy shorelines, the green natural environment, and the historical significance, of course, it is Naxos. Devote your time to the meandering lanes of Naxos-Town in which Right from the Medieval castles and ancient remnants that stand to this date to modern cafes and inviting shrines. Visit Agios Prokopios or Plaka beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing on beautiful sandy beaches with smooth, blue sea to enjoy traveling and be relaxed. Those whose spirit is more daring can always go on a hike up Mount Zeus that boasts of great vistas of the island and the surrounding geography, which make for a truly Hellenistic experience of the environment’s most tender and divine bosom.
Syros: Discover The Real Greece
Leave the hordes of tourist behind and come to the beautiful Small Cyclades – Syros is waiting for you here. Syros is full of history and embodies cliches tourist representations of Greek life so it is quite easy to meet the locals and the island shares the nonchalant attitude of Greece. Poke through the lively districts of Ermoupolis, Syros’ capital characterized by neoclassical buildings and an active commercialism. Sunbathe at the shores of the wonderfully Galissas Beaches, take an excellent drink at Nikki Beach and comprehend the charm of hospitality of the people. Located closer to Cyclades than the Dodecanese group of islands, Syros might not be as popular as some of the nearby islands, but the hospitality and the native charm compensates for this disadvantage.
Ikaria: It is our natural tendency to seek serenity as the means of calming our senses and procuring some solace from life’s stresses; this can now be achieved through a soothing musical greeting in the form of a serenade.
End your island hopping package to Greece by bringing you to the Island of Ikaria, one of the most beautiful, serene and hospitable islands in the country. Icaria is marked with history and myths and gives the true feeling of a holiday away from the often fast pace of the world today. Visit the villages, which form the main exotic attraction of the island and their houses are decorated in white colour and they are not very wide. Sunbathe on stun ning coastlines such as Seychelles or Armenistis, which boast fine white sand and sapphire blue seas. Join the other friendly and welcoming Ikarians in one of the island’s celebration called Panigyria that includes singing, dancing, and food. Whether you are looking for tranquility or activity, in the Ikaria island one seems to find exactly what he wants, the reason why the sea and the sky kiss each other and why time appears to stop for a while.
Mykonos: Wining and Dining to Remember
When your Mykonos vacation is over you are left with a colorful movie in the book, colorful nights in Chora, Art in Mykonian churches, sun, sand and sea in popular beaches and nearby islands. It is a place which has a perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fun and calm, and therefore, many people will certainly be eager to discover as many sides of Mykonos as possible. Regardless of whether you are shaking your hips at Chora or lying on the sand of the Ikarian beaches, every moment in Mykonos is a chance to create a new story – a story that will last forever, a story to tell. So grab your suitcase and head off on the search and let the magic of Mykonos work it’s charm on you heart and soul.
